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RGV Business Journal Economic Outlook 2026 Luncheon Event.

On February 13, 2026, the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal welcomed business leaders, elected officials and community stakeholders for its inaugural Economic Outlook Luncheon — featuring keynote economist Pia Orrenius, vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Opening remarks were delivered by Ramiro Garza Jr., publisher of the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal, who outlined the Journal’s mission to elevate regional business voices and highlight cross-border economic growth. In her keynote presentation, Orrenius walks attendees through: • Texas job growth trends and labor market shifts • Immigration slowdowns and their impact on workforce availability • Housing affordability and construction patterns • Trade, tariffs and the future of U.S.–Mexico commerce • Productivity gains, AI adoption and emerging workforce challenges • What 2026 could mean for the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas The program concludes with live audience Q&A and an on-stage discussion featuring regional industry leaders, covering real estate, LNG development, workforce pipelines and infrastructure investment. If you care about where the RGV economy is headed — and how national policy intersects with local opportunity — this conversation delivers critical insight. 👉 Subscribe to the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal for more business news, data and regional analysis. 👉 Visit rgvbusinessjournal.com for daily coverage and economic reporting.